"There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise."
W.E.B. Du Bois
(1868-1963)
Class Schedule:
Period 3: Room 230
Course Description:
This will be an interesting and challenging course in African-American life. We first will work on skills on talking about race and using our views & experiences to shape the discussions we will have during the semester. Then we will start our adventure in Africa and explore its geography, history and culture. Afterwards, we will then move to the United States and look at African-American life from the 1700's to today. Through our explorations, you will further develop your study and thinking skills, and will continue to take charge of your learning. Moreover, you actively will be engaged with your learning process through such activities as group discussions/debates, projects, and presentations.
As your teacher, my overriding objective is to make this an interesting and fun class that challenges you to think in new ways, which encourages a love of learning, a better knowledge of African-American challenges and succes stories and to foster a classroom community of mutual respect.
Course Outline (tentative):
Unit 1 - Courageous Conversation
Unit 2 - African Empires & Culture
Unit 3 - Middle Passage & Life in Colonial America
Unit 4 - Life up to the Civil War
Unit 5 - Civil War to the 1920's
Unit 6 - African-Americans and contributions in the Arts
Unit 7 - The Civil Rights Movement
Unit 8 - African-Americans Today
Materials needed for the course:
Notebook
Folder
An username to answer Discussion Questions on this website (Check the Discussion tab)
Grading:
During the semester together you will have three quizzes:
Quiz 1 will relate to Unit 2
Quiz 2 will relate to Units 3 & 4
Quiz 3 will relate to Units 6 & 7
In addition, the remainder of your grade will be based off of:
In-Class & Out of Class Projects
Responses to Discussion Questions
Homework
Journal Responses
Class Participation - A BIG PART OF YOUR GRADE
Remember:
I want you to have fun and to get something out of this class. We each have varying experiences that shape the way we view life, this class is a forum to release that input and debate in a constructive & productive manner.
Welcome to the African-American Studies Page.
"There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise."
W.E.B. Du Bois
(1868-1963)
Class Schedule:
Period 3: Room 230Course Description:
This will be an interesting and challenging course in African-American life. We first will work on skills on talking about race and using our views & experiences to shape the discussions we will have during the semester. Then we will start our adventure in Africa and explore its geography, history and culture. Afterwards, we will then move to the United States and look at African-American life from the 1700's to today. Through our explorations, you will further develop your study and thinking skills, and will continue to take charge of your learning. Moreover, you actively will be engaged with your learning process through such activities as group discussions/debates, projects, and presentations.As your teacher, my overriding objective is to make this an interesting and fun class that challenges you to think in new ways, which encourages a love of learning, a better knowledge of African-American challenges and succes stories and to foster a classroom community of mutual respect.
Course Outline (tentative):
Unit 1 - Courageous ConversationUnit 2 - African Empires & Culture
Unit 3 - Middle Passage & Life in Colonial America
Unit 4 - Life up to the Civil War
Unit 5 - Civil War to the 1920's
Unit 6 - African-Americans and contributions in the Arts
Unit 7 - The Civil Rights Movement
Unit 8 - African-Americans Today
Materials needed for the course:
Grading:
During the semester together you will have three quizzes:In addition, the remainder of your grade will be based off of:
Remember:
I want you to have fun and to get something out of this class. We each have varying experiences that shape the way we view life, this class is a forum to release that input and debate in a constructive & productive manner.Class Handouts:
Homework/Upcoming Assignments: